Bob Baffert is a successful horse racing trainer with multiple Kentucky Derby wins and two Triple Crown champions, but his career has also been marked by controversy. The Kentucky Derby draw is set for April 26 at 7:15 p.m., with the post time for the 151st running of the race scheduled for 6:57 p.m. on May 3 at Churchill Downs. The field for the 2025 Kentucky Derby is coming together, with spots earned through a series of prep races that began last September.

Before placing bets on the Kentucky Derby contenders, fans can learn more about each horse expected to enter the race by clicking on their names. NBC Sports has extended its partnership with Churchill Downs to present the Kentucky Derby on NBC and Peacock through 2032, with multiplatform rights to the Derby, Oaks, and related programming. The 2025 Kentucky Derby can be streamed on Fubo and Peacock, with post time set for 6:57 p.m. on May 3.